You'll feel like you've crossed the border, but you're not quite there yet. Maastricht has a very central location in the Euregio and shares a border with Belgium. But you don't really feel it until you see how the city, and the countryside around it, is layered with a unique mix of foreign influences.
Maastricht is a city where old and new come together, with famous as well as many hidden places. Here is a list of our favourites. Discover which district is your favourite.
Better known as the historic centre of Maastricht, this shopping paradise is surrounded by the most beautiful squares: Onze Lieve Vrouweplein, Markt, and Vrijthof.
BinnenstadBetter known as the historic centre of Maastricht, this shopping paradise is surrounded by the most beautiful squares: Onze Lieve Vrouweplein, Markt, and Vrijthof.
WyckHere you can soak up Maastricht's French vibes. This special part of the city centre is named after the tranquil Jeker river that flows through it.
JekerkwartierThe cutting-edge area of Maastricht, this district is an architectural gem, with a vast square, city library, and fine coffee shops.
CéramiqueA place of innovation and regeneration, this district is in full bloom and is far from finished flowering. Backdropped by the historic city harbour and home to the Sphinxpassage, an ode to its rich past.
SphinxkwartierA chic area of Maastricht: exclusive clothes shops, hidden places, and romantic squares such as Op de Thermen.
Stokstraatkwartier